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Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.

A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.

The conversation is about making topical finasteride using ethanol. The user is advised to use non-denatured or food-grade ethanol, as denatured ethanol may be harmful with prolonged skin exposure.

This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.

The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.

A 1-year progress report from a person who used topical finasteride and minoxidil, as well as dermarolling, to combat hair loss. Replies discussed the impressive results achieved, recommended further treatments, and cautioned against using oral minoxidil due to its potential side effects.

User experienced hair growth after 1 year using Dut 0.5mg weekly, Min 2.5mg daily, and derma 1.5mm weekly. Hair became thicker, healthier, and hairline improved after adding derma rolling.

A user's progress using oral minoxidil and dutasteride to treat hair loss, which has yielded positive results. Other users have wished him luck in his journey.

User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.

The conversation is about using Tretinoin with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, discussing the effectiveness and personal experiences with different concentrations. The image linked in the post received negative reactions for being unpleasant.

Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.

User asked dermatologist for finasteride, received latanoprost and diprogenta cream instead. Others suggest latanoprost is expensive and not better than minoxidil, recommend trying another doctor for finasteride.

Oral minoxidil is considered unsafe due to severe side effects and requires close medical supervision, while oral finasteride is viewed as safe and effective. There is debate over the fear-mongering around finasteride and the downplaying of minoxidil's risks, with some users advocating for proper health screenings before use.

User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.

An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to side effects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer side effects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.

The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.

The conversation discusses hair thinning and potential treatments, focusing on vitamin D supplements and their effects. Other suggestions include zinc, a high-protein diet, and coconut oil for hair health.

The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hair loss.

The conversation discusses skepticism about Breezula, a hair loss treatment, with the consensus that it's not a miracle cure but a maintenance drug that may work well with finasteride. Some users report side effects from finasteride, like sexual dysfunction, while hoping for better results from Breezula or RU58841 without such side effects.

Trioxidil's effectiveness is questioned, with users suggesting it might be a marketing gimmick. Alternatives like Lipogaine and MSM are discussed, with some users sharing positive experiences with combining treatments like minoxidil and nanoxidil.

The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural remedies like castor and peppermint oil. Specific treatments for hair loss are the focus.

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

The user is switching from oral to DIY topical finasteride due to side effects and is using a solution with 10 mg finasteride in a 100 mL mixture. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the formula due to white sediment forming in the solution.

OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

The user is using oral minoxidil for hair growth and is considering adding topical latanoprost, but is concerned about potential eye color change. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of latanoprost for hair thickening and the risk of eye color change.

The conversation discusses the trustworthiness of Indian medications for hair loss, with some users mentioning they have purchased Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 from India. Concerns include dosage and ingredient variations, but no harmful effects are noted.

A 20-year-old is using 0.5 mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for sudden hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall after one month. Users advise patience, suggesting results may take 6-12 months, and some recommend considering additional treatments like minoxidil if needed.

The user shared a 2-month update on using Minoxidil and dermarolling twice a month for hair regrowth. Another user asked if they are also taking finasteride.

The user started treating hair loss last summer with 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil from Costco, and weekly dermastamping. They plan to begin using dutasteride and oral 5mg minoxidil to further enhance hair growth.

The user has been taking small doses of Finasteride, mixed with Stemoxydine, which has helped maintain their existing hair but not regrow new hair. They're considering dissolving the Finasteride in high-alcohol content drinks for easier administration and are seeking opinions on this method.